Sarah Paulick, LMHC
Trauma-informed Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Trauma recovery focus
- EMDR and CBT
- Works with diverse clients
About Sarah Paulick
Sarah Paulick is a licensed mental health counselor with 17 years of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. She focuses on trauma-related concerns including PTSD, complex PTSD, dissociation, and survivors of childhood, sexual, and acute traumas, while also working with first-responders, healthcare professionals, young adults, and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her approach aims to strengthen resilience by combining internal resources and external supports, promoting post-traumatic growth, repairing attachment wounds, interrupting unhelpful patterns, and helping clients learn skills to regulate their nervous systems.
She provides evidence-informed interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and draws on trauma-focused modalities including EMDR. She integrates internal-parts work, attachment-based techniques, somatic and existential perspectives, strengths-based strategies, psychodynamic ideas, and culturally sensitive holistic practices to tailor care to each person’s needs. Sarah’s training includes designation as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and EMDR certification, and she practices as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. The LMHC credential indicates state licensure to provide professional mental health counseling; the trauma certification reflects specialized training in treating traumatic stress; and EMDR certification denotes training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy.
Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys spending time on and in the water, playing with her dogs, volunteering, traveling, learning, and exploring new cuisines with friends and family. She brings this breadth of experience and interests to support clients as they pursue meaningful change and healing.
She provides evidence-informed interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and draws on trauma-focused modalities including EMDR. She integrates internal-parts work, attachment-based techniques, somatic and existential perspectives, strengths-based strategies, psychodynamic ideas, and culturally sensitive holistic practices to tailor care to each person’s needs. Sarah’s training includes designation as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and EMDR certification, and she practices as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. The LMHC credential indicates state licensure to provide professional mental health counseling; the trauma certification reflects specialized training in treating traumatic stress; and EMDR certification denotes training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy.
Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys spending time on and in the water, playing with her dogs, volunteering, traveling, learning, and exploring new cuisines with friends and family. She brings this breadth of experience and interests to support clients as they pursue meaningful change and healing.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sarah Paulick have?
Sarah Paulick has 17 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Sarah Paulick a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential. License details are FL LMHC MH14052.
In which languages does Sarah Paulick provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Sarah Paulick located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Sarah Paulick as my therapist?
You can work with Sarah Paulick through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sarah Paulick work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarah Paulick cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Sarah Paulick
Sarah uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life, which can be especially useful for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is employed to heal relational wounds and improve patterns of connection, helping clients address abandonment, attachment issues, and intimacy-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it effective for symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work, and Sarah collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time so the therapy remains focused and responsive.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they allow therapists and licensed professionals to adapt methods so clients can make steady progress in the formats that suit them best.